COMMENCEMENT Of RHODE - ISLAND COLLEGE, September 2, 1795

Published by Printed by Carter and Wilkinson, [Providence ?], 1795

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Broadside, 44 lines, of which 3 are decorative typographical rules. Deckle edges to right & bottom sides. 11-1/8" x 9-1/8" Brown University was founded in 1764 as Rhode Island College, at the site of the First Baptist Church in Warren, Rhode Island. It moved to Providence in 1770. Baylies "was an American lawyer and politician who served four non-consecutive terms as a U.S. Representative from Massachusetts in the early to mid-19th Century. Baylies was born in Dighton, Massachusetts, in 1776, the son of Dr. William Baylies [1743 — 1826]. He graduated from Brown University, Providence, Rhode Island, in 1795 where he studied law. He was admitted to the bar and commenced practice in Bridgewater (west parish) in 1799 and served as member of the State house of representatives in 1808, 1809, 1812, 1813, 1820, and 1821 and in the State Senate in 1825, 1826, 1830, and 1831. He was elected a member of the American Antiquarian Society in 1814." [Wiki] General wear & age-toning. Two small holes, one just affecting a few letters in line 6 of the Afternoon Order of the Day. Stain to center [see image]. A VG copy of this rare survivor. Now housed in a clear archival mylar sleeve. …

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Title
COMMENCEMENT Of RHODE - ISLAND COLLEGE, September 2, 1795
Author
[Commencement Broadside]. Baylies, William [1776 - 1865] - Graduate, Valedictory Address
Publisher
Printed by Carter and Wilkinson, [Providence ?]
Publication year
1795
Binding
Hardcover
Edition
1st Printing (Evans 29407).
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Tavistock Books, established in 1989, specializes in First Editions, Antiquarian Rare & Collectible bibliophilic material with a special focus on Charles Dickens. We maintain a stock of 3000 volumes, which may be seen by appointment or by chance when you are in the greater Reno Area, or by browsing our Web page @ www.tavbooks.com. Tavistock Books is a proud member of the Antiquarian Bookseller's Association of America, the Independent On-Line Booksellers' Association and the Grolier Club.…

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